March 28, 2012

Famed local artist and international sensation Leoma Lovegrove will showcase her beautiful artwork Saturday, March 31, at Island Girl Gifts, 4836 Bonita Beach Road, from 2 to 7 p.m.

"Leoma's work is absolutely amazing, and I'm so happy she'll be demonstrating her talent during our exhibit Saturday evening," said Michelle Feldheimer, owner of the Island Girl establishment.

Fans of Leoma's work are encouraged to stop by Island Girl Saturday evening to watch the famed artist live in action, as she creates a painting on-hand, right there at the reception, for all to enjoy the artistic spectacle.

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Island Girl Gifts will be offering a Leoma Lovegrove gallery exhibit Saturday, March 31, from 2 to 7 p.m. Be sure to meet and greet the very talented local artist while enjoying her live demonstration and original artwork giveaway. Photos courtesy MICHELLE FELDHEIMER.

Island Girl Gifts will be offering a Leoma Lovegrove gallery exhibit Saturday, March 31, from 2 to 7 p.m. Be sure to meet and greet the very talented local artist while enjoying her live demonstration and original artwork giveaway. Photos courtesy MICHELLE FELDHEIMER.

"Also during the exhibit, we will be offering one of Leoma's original pieces, available to win by entering our drawing that evening. No purchase is necessary to enter, and you need not be present to win," Michelle said. "Leoma and I are personal longtime friends, and her work is, just, absolutely amazing I really admire her not only as an artist, but as a person. She's regularly giving back and always doing what she can to help the community. Come down and meet Leoma Saturday, one of Florida's finest, most brilliant artists."

Michelle said Island Girl is one of the very few galleries in Lee County to offer Leoma Lovegrove's original pieces of artwork. The fun little shop has recently moved from her south-island location, now just south of Doc's Beach House and Coconut Jack's, on the left-hand side in the Beach Plaza.

"I love our new location and want to invite everyone to come visit Island Girl's new home," Michelle said. "We opened our new shop in the Beach Plaza a couple of months ago, and I couldn't be happier."

Voted Best of the Beach's "Best Gift Shop" two years in a row, her stunningly fun, tropical and artsy shop carries a wealth of paintings and Floridian artwork, as well as the work of Leoma Lovegrove, stunning jewelry, gifts, accessories, stylish home decor, candles, a few clothing items and something for every style.

"It's a very fun shop. People are always very receptive to what we have to offer."

Michelle plans to continue hosting special art nights, gatherings, events and showings throughout the year.

Hours to the newly-reopened shop are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and closed Sundays.

For more information on Island Girl Gifts, either swing by 4836 Bonita Beach Road location, visit IslandGirlFMB.com or call 765-4475.